Presentation
Uncontrolled hypertensive patient. Sudden onset loss of consciousness.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
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Non-contrast CT demonstrates large pontine and left basal ganglia hemorrhages with extension of blood into the fourth, third, and lateral ventricles. There are also signs of obstructive hydrocephalus.
Case Discussion
This case depicts typical brain hemorrhagic locations in a patient with clinical proved severe hypertensive episode favoring the diagnosis of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhages. Hypertension is known as the most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhages.
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